But now the show has found itself in a bit of a State as bosses fear their audience across the pond might not be able to follow some of the scenes.

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While the very posh, and very pretty, Mollie King’s accent isn’t a problem (and she’s given a great deal of air time), Irish filly Una Healy has had to tone down her dulcet brogue, as have Essex girls Frankie, Rochelle and Vanessa.

During some conversations on the show, producers have been forced to transcribe their [scintillating] diction so viewers can understand their inane musings. Subtitles repeatedly appear during the pilot, but particularly when Frankie and Una are speaking.

In one exciting conversation, talk turns to the bedding in their LA mansion, and (thankfully for all mankind) their words are flashed up on the screen to clarify this momentous chat.

Later, Frankie breaks down in tears and the titles reveal her words: “I just feel like I can’t even do my job any more.”

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An American TV source said: “While the show is fun, it will not be likely that all of America will understand what The Saturdays are actually saying.

"They may have good diction and clarity of speech in the UK, but their accents simply aren’t understood by some Americans.

"It’s going to be tough to change that because they speak slowly and properly.

“The show is good fun and very dramatic, but in truth, if people cannot understand them, it might bomb.”

It’s not the first time some of our Brit stars have found it hard to appeal to American ears.

Cheryl Cole’s Geordie twang was said to have confused viewers, as did Ant and Dec when they tried to launch their US TV flop, Wanna Bet? in 2008.

Earlier this year, the Scouse accent fell prey to over-zealous producers who subtitled footie stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher in Being Liverpool.

Still, the show kicks off on January 20 in America – and on February 3 here – giving viewers their own chance to choose if the Sats’ accs get a “Heeey, how you doin?” or a “Buh-bye...”